New Words
Words I have heard or am familiar with, but had to find a REAL definition for
Discussion of words - context, meaning, connotation, etc. Note: Cite the source of all material. All plagiarized material will be deleted. (i.e. Merriam Webster, dictionary.com, etc.)
I was wondering if you guys would like to do some book chats in here. I don't really get some of the stuff in the book and I'm only on the first chapter haha. I want to do something like what we did in Mrs. Lee's class like asking questions and stuff. Do you guys want to do that? -Jasmine
Book 1.1
epoch- a period of time marked by an important event
tumbrils- a cart that transports condemned people to be executed during the Revolution
potentante- someone with power
turnkey- person taking care of the jail keys
blunderbusses- a weapon
myriads- numerous
Book 1.2
substratum- foundation
cutlass- a machete
genial- friendly
cessation- a pause
Book 1.3
cadaverous- relating to dead bodies
Book 1.4
piscatory- relating to fish
consignment- to commit to another’s care
Book 1.5
offal- trash
expostulation- to examine
engendered- to produce
languishing- to become depressed
garret- an partly completed part of a room near the roof
Book 2.1
proxy- a company acting as a substitute
appellation- designition
Book 2.2
aphorism- a succinct explaination of a principle
Book 2.3
disparagement- to lower
pernicious- destructive
garrison- a military post
debauched- to tempt
antipathies- a dislike
Book 2.5
propensities- leaning toward
eke- also
glib- informal
unscrupulous- unprincipled
pith- center
Book 2.6
compuction- guilt
Book 2.7
ascertained- discover
Book 2.9
balustrades- low wall
finesse-skill
culminating- to rise
impenitently- unrepentant
trenchant- sharp
Book 2.11
incorrigible- rebellious
ostentatious- showy
Book 2.14
ardour- zeal
vociferating- to shout
cavalcade- a progression
ubiquitous- everywhere
Book 2.15
superciliously- haughty
Book 2.16
proscribed- to outlaw
Book 2.19
diffidence- the state of being reserved
Book 2.20
dissolute- uncontrollable
Book 2.21
florid- decorative
inundation- overwhelm
linstock- a rod used to hold a match to light a cannon
Book 2.22
modicum- a limited amount
portentously- solemn
winnowing- to separate good from bad
Book 2.24
pestilent- deadly
sanguine- relating to blood
Book 3.8
cant- energetic
consternation- confusion
Book 3.9
prevaricate- to lie
profligates- someone who spends money extravagently
indictment- a document charging the accused with an offense
Book 3.10
impervious- impenetrable
narcotic- a drug
latent- dormant
abated- to end
Book 3.11
acquiesced- to agree
Book 3.12
cravat- necktie
bereft- having something taken away
inverteracy- being stubborn
Book 3.14
voluble- talkative
alacrity- happily and quickly
accoutred- dressed
exordium- start
Book 3.15
rapacious- quick
Stephanie Tran (7/11/07)
1-1
epoch - a period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics
concede - admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it
sublime - of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe
gaols - jails
blunderbuss - a short-barreled large-bored gun with a flared muzzle, used at short range
1-2
pilferer - stealer
mire - a stretch of swampy or boggy ground
capitulate - cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender
nondescript - an undistinguished or ordinary person or thing
substratum - a foundation or basis of something
cutlass - a short sword with a slightly curved blade, formerly used by sailors
genial - friendly and cheerful
ejaculated - utter suddenly
soliloquy - an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers
1-3
inscrutable - impossible to understand or interpret
cadaverous - resembling a corpse in being very pale, thin, or bony
emaciated - made abnormally thin or weak
1-4
valise - a small traveling bag or suitcase
methodical - done according to a systematic or established form of procedure
sonorous - (of a person's voice or other sound) imposingly deep and full
evanscence - soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing
piscatory - of or concerning fishermen or fishing
claret - a red wine from Bordeaux, or wine of a similar character made elsewhere
repute - the opinion generally held of someone or something; the state of being generally regarded in a particular way
pecuniary - of, relating to, or consisting of money
compatriot - a fellow citizen or national of a country
consignment - a batch of goods destined for or delivered to someone
unavailing - achieving little or nothing; ineffective
chafed - rubbed abrasively against another object
disconcerted - disturbed the composure of; unsettled
(07.08.07)
1-5
frolicsome - full of gaiety
cadaverous - of or relating to a corpse
besmirched - to make soiled or tarnished
porringer - a low usually metal bowl with a single and usually flat and pierced handle
expostulation - to reason earnestly with a person for purposes of dissuasion or remonstrance
homage - something that shows respect or attests to the worth or influence of another
engendered - caused to exist or develop
doleful - causing grief or affliction
languishing - to be or become feeble, weak, or enervated
garret - a room or unfinished part of a house just under the roof
1-6
haggard - wild in appearance
endeavoring - striving to achieve or reach
lapsed - to depart from an accepted pattern or standard
pallet - a small, hard, or temporary bed
sagacity -of keen and farsighted penetration and judgement
encompassed - eveloped
2-1
incommodious - inconvenient
eminence - a position of prominence or superiority
obstinacy - the quality or state of being difficult to remedy, relieve, or subdue
cesspool - a filthy, evil, or corrupt place or state
barmecide - providing only the illusion of abundance
ogle - to look at especially with greedy or interested attention
insensate - lacking humane feeling
purloiner - stealer
appellation - an identifying name or title
reposed - lay at rest
deprecate - to express disapproval of
choused - cheated, tricked
convivial - relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
menagerie - a collection of wild or foreign animals kept especially for exhibition
reversionary - of, relating to, constituting, or involving especially a legal right of succession or future possession or enjoyment
cogitated - meditated deeply or intently
2-2
superscribed - to write or engrave on the top or outside
debauchery - extreme indulgence in sensuality
notoriety - generally known and talked of
demur - hesitation (as in doing or accepting) usually based on doubt of the acceptability of something offered or proposed
indictment - formal written statement framed by a prosecuting authority and found by a jury (as a grand jury) charging a person with an offense
divers - various
2-3
sublime - lofty, grand, or exalted in thought, expression, or manner
asseveration - affirm or declare positively or earnestly
intoxicated - affected by or as if by alcohol
elicit - evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) from someone in reaction to one's own actions or questions
vogue - the prevailing fashion or style at a particular time
revulsion - a sense of disgust and loathing
(07.09.07)
crockery - earthenware
antipathy - settled aversion or dislike
vehemence - intensity
2-4
evanescence - soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing
solicitor - a British lawyer who advises clients, represents them in the lower courts, and prepares cases for barristers to try in higher courts
straggling - wandering from the direct course or way
2-5
propensity - an often intense natural inclination or preference
visage - the face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal
invigorate - to give life and energy to
depondency - the state of feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
imperative - not to be avoided or evaded
pictureque - charming or quaint in appearance
2-6
purported - reputed, alleged
vigilance - the state of being alertly watchful especially to avoid danger
affidavit - a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation before an authorized magistrate or officer
stipulation - an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something, contract
(07.10.07)
2-8
gossamer - a fine, filmy substance consisting of cobwebs spun by small spiders, which is seen esp. in autumn
2-9
château - a large French country house or castle often giving its name to wine made in its neighborhood
balustrades - a railing supported by balusters, esp. an ornamental parapet on a balcony, bridge, or terrace
imperturbable - unable to be upset or excited; calm
finesse - intricate and refined delicacy
diabolic - belonging to or so evil as to recall the Devil
impentitently - not feeling shame or regret about one's actions or attitudes
voluptuous - of, relating to, or characterized by luxury or sensual pleasure
trenchant - vigorous or incisive in expression or style
2-11
incorrigible - not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed
2-12
magnanimous - very generous or forgiving, esp. toward a rival or someone less powerful than oneself
laudable - deserving praise and commendation
2-13
ardent - enthusiastic or passionate
2-14
vociferating - shout, complain, or argue loudly or vehemently
belligerent - hostile and aggressive
2-15
descried - catch sight of
rapturous - characterized by, feeling, or expressing great pleasure or enthusiasm
2-16
aquiline - (of a person's nose) hooked or curved like an eagle's beak
2-17
anatomise - dissect (a body)
2-18
furtively - attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive
2-20
dissolute - lax in morals; licentious
2-21
inundation - flood
2-22
haggard - looking exhausted and unwell, esp. from fatigue, worry, or suffering
awry - away from the appropriate, planned, or expected course; amiss
custodian - a person employed to clean and maintain a building
2-23
parapet - a low, protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony
2-24
munificent - larger or more generous than is usual or necessary
degenerate - having lost the physical, mental, or moral qualities considered normal and desirable; showing evidence of decline
protégés - a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person
sequestration - the action of taking legal possession of assets until a debt has been paid or other claims have been met
sanguine - cheerfully optimistic
3-1
capricous - given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
farrier - a craftsman who trims and shoes horses' hooves
ambuscade - an ambush
(07.11.07)
3-2
obstinate(ly) - perversely adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
metempsychosis - the passing of the soul at death into another body either human or animal
ruffian(s) - a brutal person
3-5
avocations - customary employments
fraternity - a group of people associated or formally organized for a common purpose, interest, or pleasure
conciergierie - a celebrated prison, attached to the Palais de Justice in Paris
(07.12.07)
billet - a thick piece of wood
tumbril - an open cart that tilted backward to empty out its load, in particular one used to convey condemned prisoners to the guillotine during the French Revolution
3-7
purveyors - sellers, vendors, suppliers
(07.08.07)
3-8
reticule - a woman's small handbag, originally netted and typically having a drawstring and decorated with embroidery or beading
estrange - cause (someone) to be no longer close or affectionate to someone; alienate
culpability - guilt, blame, fault, resposibility
irresolutely - hesitantly; uncertainly
ominous - giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious
tergiversation - change one's loyalties; be apostate
livid - furiously angry
ostentatious - characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice
inscrutable - impossible to understand or interpret
enumerated - mentioned (a number of things) one by one
bailiff - a person who performs certain actions under legal authority
(07.09.07)
3-9
abash - cause to feel embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed
prevaricate - speak or act in an evasive way
peroration - the concluding part of a speech, typically intended to inspire enthusiasm in the audience
porterage - the work of carrying luggage, supplies, or other materials, done by porters or laborers
profligates - licentious, dissolute people
gentility - social superiority as demonstrated by genteel manners, behavior, or appearances
surmise - suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it
empanelled - enrolled (someone) on to a jury
solicitude - care or concern for someone or something
imperious - assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering
cessation - a ceasing or end; a pause or interruption
abated - caused to become smaller or less intense
lethargy - a lack of energy and enthusiasm
3-10
inducement - a thing that persuades or influences someone to do something
abode - a place of residence; a house or home
presentiment - an intuitive feeling about the future, esp. one of foreboding
3-11
augment - make (something) greater by adding to it; increase
acquiesced - accepted something reluctantly but without protest
recognisant - conscious or aware of (something, esp. a favor)
durst - dare
3-12
pacifically - peaceful in character or intent
inveteracy - having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change
besetting - trouble or threaten persistently
apprised - informed or told (someone)
postilions - a person who rides the leading left-hand horse of a team or pair drawing a coach or carriage, esp. when there is no coachman
3-14
epicore - a person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink
inveterate - having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change
accoutred - clothed or equiped, typically in something noticeable or impressive
3-15
rapacious - aggressively greedy or grasping
complacency - a feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements
curator - a keeper or custodian of a museum or other collection
petulantly - childishly sulky or bad-tempered
abyss - a wide or profound difference between people
expiation - atone for (guilt or sin)
(07.10.07)
- ellen mok
Book 1.1
1. epoch: time of events
2. incredulity: not wanting to believe
3. prophetic: speaks for God
4. sublime: outstanding
5. tillers: farmers
6. tumbrils: carts
7. atheistical: suggesting atheism
8. gallantly: bravley
9. mall: public walkway
10. waylaid: unexpectedly attacked
11. potentate: possesses great power
12. despoiled: robbed
13. illustrious: famous
14. retinue: gloriousness
15. gaols: jails
16. blunderbusses: short muskets
17. musketeers: soldier with musket
18. contraband: illegally imported goods
19. requisition: demand
20. atrocious: extremely wicked
21. pilferer: robber
22. environed: surrounded
23. myriads: great number
24. chronicle: history
Book 1.2
1. mire: swampy ground
2. mutinous: difficult to control
3. capitulated: given up
4. tremulous: trembling
5. forlornness: sadness
6. clammy: sickly
7. latter: occurring
8. nondescript: undistinguished
9. substratum: something that is spread out
10. cutlass: small sword
11. genial: pleasant
12. canter: gallop
13. nimbly: quickly
14. adjuration: request
15. cessation: stop
16. despatch: sender
17. soliloquy: talking to onself
18. curtly: briefly
19. apprehend: be suspicious
20. expeditiously: quickly
21. bridle: chain
Book 1.3
1. unfathomable: incomprehensible
2. inexorable: unyielding
3. consolidation: strengthening
4. perpetuation: everlasting
5. inscrutable: mysterious
6. evincing: proving
7. counsel: opinion
8. sinister: wicked
9. fain: willing
Book 1.4
1. valise: suitcase
2. methodical: orderly
3. sonorous: loud
4. evanescence: vanish
5. treble: triple
6. piscatory: fishy smell
7. gaunt: thing
8. sentiment: opinion
9. pecuniary: something associated with money
10. supplicatory: humble
11. compatriot: same country
12. consignment: entrust
13. impored: begged
14. unavailing: powerless
15. chafed: rubbed
16. credentials: rights
17. memoranda: written statement
18. brawny: strong
19. simulatenously: occurring at the same time
20. disconcerted: disturbed
21. gradations: levels
Book 1.5
1. mutilated: disfigured
2. besmirched: soiled
3. offal: garage
4. porringer: cup
5. expostulation: kind protest
6. garret: attic
7. incumbent: obligated
8. admonitory: warning
9. scanty: insufficient
Book 1.6
1. haggard: wild
2. deplorable: grief
3. vagrancy: wanderer
4.spectral: ghostly
5. lethargy: sluggish
6. provender: food
-Jasmine Lee 6/26/07
Book 2.1
1. eminence: reputation
2. par: equal
3. cesspools: dirty places
4. sculleries: cleaning portion of a room
5. urchin: mischevious boy
6. appellation: name
7. convivial: friendly
8. menagerie: collection of unsual animals
Book 2.2
1. aphorism: general truth
2. demur: hesitation
3. proviso: condition
-Jasmine Lee 6/27/07
Book 2.3
1. disparagement: belittling
2. asseveration: affirmation
3. insinuation: hint
4. procured: obtained
5. garrison: place where troops are stationed
6. slovenly: snobbishly
7. debauched: corrupted
8. carrion: rottenness
Book 2.4
1. sediment: matter
2. incumbent: obligatory
3. ruing: feeling sorrow
4. goblet: glass
5. elate: make happy
6. consolation: comfort
Book 2.5
1. jackal: wild dogs/person who does dishonest deeds
2. detriment: damage
3. propensities: tendencies
4. unscrupulous: uncautious
5. dissipated: scattered
6. dexterously: cleverly
7. paunch: potbelly
Book 2.6
1. malice: harm
2. affidavit: written oath
3. imputation: accusation
4. compunction: remorse
5. contrivances: planning
6. incessant: unending
-Jasmine Lee 6/28/07
Book 2.7
1. emulative: following
2. lacquey: suck-up
3. escutcheon: shield
4. prostrated: lay
5. sumptuous: lavish
6. cataleptic: not responding
7. manifest: obvious
8. languidly: slowly
9. affably: slowly
10. maimed: crippled
11. deigning: thinking
12. brigand: bandit
13. contemptuous: scornful
14. conspicuous: easily noticeable
Book 2.8
1. postilion: lead horse rider
2. crag: rock or mountain
3. propitiate: appease
4. obsequiousness: obedience
5. gossamer: flimsy
6. malady: disorder
7. flambeau: flaming torch
Book 2.9
1. remonstrance: protest
2. sumptuous: splendid
3. imperturbable: calm
4. scruple: small amount
5. incommode: trouble
6. poniarded: stabbed
7. assertion: claim
8. diabolic: devilish
9. obstinate: unyielding
10. delve: dig
11. trenchant: sharp
12. portend: signify
-Jasmine Lee 6/30/07
Book 2.11
1. arrears: debts
2. grist: grain
3. incorrigible: not easily swayed
4. complacent: pleasant
-Jasmine Lee 7/1/07
Book 2.12
1. magnanimous: liberal
2. inaugurated: initiated
3. abnegerating: refusing
4. dubiously: doubtfully
5. contentious: quarrelsome
6. emissary: spy
7. laudable: commendable
-Jasmine Lee 7/2/07
Book 2.13
1. transitory: permanent
2. conducive: leaning towards
3. profligates: waste
4. deplore: disapprove
5. ardent: passionate
-Jasmine lee 7/3/07
Book 2.14
1. smote: striked
2. vociferating: shouting
3. cavalcade: procession
4. caricaturing: representing
5. belligerent: warlike
6. ruminated: pondered
7. vigilant: alert
8. sullenly: gloomily
9. adjured: requested
10. altercation: quarrel
11. ostensible: apparent
12. qualms: uneasy feelings
-Jasmine Lee 7/4/07
Book 2.15
1. parricide: one who kills family
2. sentiment: opinion
3. superciliously: arrogantly
Book 2.16
1. amicably: friendly
2. sallow: yellowish color
3. aquiline: hooked shape
4. complacently: unbothered
5. olfactory: sense of smell
6. assiduously: perseveringly
7. perquisitions: searches
8. antecedents: prior
9. coquetry: flirtation
10. brevity: briefness
11. palpable: evident
12. appartus: machine
Book 2.17
1. consecrated: devoted
2. anatomise: analyze
3. bidden: invited
4. gaunt: thin
5. apocryphal: false
Book 2.19
1. abate: lessen
2. retention: memory
Book 2.20
1. fidelity: loyalty
2. avow: admit
3. claptrap: nonsense
4. dissolute: corrupt
5. avail: help
6. magnanimous: noble
-Jasmine Lee 7/6/07
Book 2.21
1. florid: flowery
2. pensive: dreamily
-Jasmine Lee 7/7/07
Book 2.22
1. modicum: a small amount
2.viands: food
Book 2.23
1. contagion: communication
2. tocsin: bell
3. edifice: building
-Jasmine Lee 7/8/07
Book 2.24
1. succor: help
3.1 wicket: door
Book 3.2
1. metempsychosis: reincarnation
2. sequestrated: separated
3. stupor: daze
Book 3.3
1. domicile: house
Book 3.4
1. cessation: stopping
Book 3.5
1. stalwart: strong and brave
2. inclement: stormy
3. jocosely: jokingly
Book 3.6
1. capriciously: changeable
2. discretion: judgement
3. fickleness: changeable
-Jasmine Lee 7/11/07
Book 3.8
1. gregarious: sociable
2. tergiversation: changing sides
Book 3.9
1. prevaricate: lie
2. peroration: long speech
3. profligates: wasteful people
Book 3.10
1. imperious: dictatorial
2. incumbrance: burden
3. abode: residency
4. anathematised: cursed
5. antiquity: ancientness
6. immolations: sacrifices
Book 3.11
1. despond: be depressed
2. consolatory: comforting
-Jasmine Lee 7/12/07
Book 3.14
1. epicure: person with refined taste
2. celestial: divine
3. alacrity: liveliness
4. accoutred: equipped
5. exordium: beginning
Book 3.15
1. insatiate: unquenchable
2. petulantly: annoyingly
3 sublime: grand
4. expiation: amends
-Jasmine Lee 7/13/07
1. Pillory - A wooden frame with holes, in which criminals were placed in order to be subject to public humiliation.
2. Concede - To accept as a fact after some hesitation.
3. Tumbrel - A cart used to carry condemned prisoners to a place of execution.
The way this word is used in the book most likely refers to a cart destined to the guillotine.
4. Waylay - To wait in order to attack someone or to be ambushed by someone.
5. Potentate - A person who holds great power and influence.
6. Retinue - A group of attendants or advisers.
7. Gaol - The British term for "jail".
8. Capitulated - To surrender or negotiate.
9. Substratum - A foundation or basis for something.
10. Adjuration - A solemn promise.
A.P. 6/20/07
Book 1
1. epoch (page 7)- a particular period of history, especially one considered remarkable or noteworthy
2. superlative (page 7)- of the highest order, quality, or degree; surpassing or superior to all others
3. mail (page 8)- a vehicle by which mail is transported
4. despoiled (page 8)- to sack; to plunder
5. retinue (page 9)- the retainers or attendants accompanying a high-ranking person
6. gaols (page 9)- jail
7. capitulated (page 10)- to give up all resistance
8. substratum (page 11)- and underlying layer
9. cutlass (page 11)- a short heavy sword with a curved single-edged blade, once uses as a weapon by sailors
10. genial (page 11)- mild
11. adjuration (page 12)- an earnest, solemn appeal
12. fain (page 16)- ready, willing
13. packet (page 20)- a boat, usually a coastal or river steamer, that plies a regular route and carries passengers, freight, and mail
14. valise (page 20)- a small piece of hand luggage
15. compatriot (page 28)- a person from one's own country
16. squalid (page 33)- dirty and wretched, as from poverty or lack of care
17. vestige (page 34)- a visible trace, evidence, or sign of something that once existed but exists or appears no more
18. implacable (page 36)- impossible to appease
19. incumbent (page 41)- imposed as an obligation or duty
{ Melissa * August 10, 2007}
Book 1.1
blunderbusses - clutsy person, stupid
atheistical - characteristic of atheism
contraband - smuggling things illegally
pilferer - thief
Book 1.2
cutlass - short sword that a sailor uses
ejaculated - sudden exclaim
soliloquy - speech or writing
Book 1.4
piscatory - related to fishing
compatriot - a person from his own country
chafed - to annoy
Book 1.5
expostulation - reasoning with a person
porringer - shallow bowl with a handle
admonitory - careful advice
Book 2.1
eminence - postition of authority
cesspool - a dirty, corrupted place
convival - relating to festivity
menagerie - a group of animals kept together
Book 2.9
balustrades - a rail or posts that support it
impenitently - not feeling sorry for one's sin
trenchant - forceful
Book 3.9
indictment - to accuse of crime, charge
profligates - to waste excessively
empanelled - to choose from a listi
Book 3.15
complacency - a self-satisfied feeling
expiation - atonement
- Jess 08/14/07
1) valise--a suitcase 2) cadaverous--of, or relating to a corpse; suggestive of corpses or tombs 3) hackeny coach--a coach kept for hire, a four-wheeled carriage drawn by two horses and having seats for six persons 4) managerie--a place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition 5) pillory--a device consisting of a wooden board with holes for the head and hands, in which petty offenders were formerly locked and exposed to public scorn 6) debauchery--extreme indulgence in sensuality 7) vehemence--the quality or state of being powerful 8) magnanimous--showing or suggesting a lofty and courageous spirit; showing or suggesting nobility of feeling and generosity of mind 9) crestfallen--feeling shame or humiliation, dejected 10) avowal-- an open declaration or acknowledgment 11) prevalent--powerful, dominant 12) laudable--worthy of praise, commendable 13) ubiquitous--existing or being everywhere at the same time 14) incredulity--the quality or state of being skeptical 15) epoch--an event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development; an extended period of time usually characterized by a distinctive development or by a memorable series of events
--Calvin (8/16/07)
1.) abhors-loathe, detest
2.) archetype-original pattern or model of all things of the same type
3.) ubiquitous-existing of being everywhere at the same time
4.) tumbrels-cart, a vehicle carrying condemned persons (as during the French Revolution) to a place of execution
5.) grotesque-fanciful, bizarre
6.) vaunting-brag, boast
7.) epoch-era, age
8.) sonorous-loud, deep, or rich in sound; high-sounding
9.) claret-a dry red wine
10.) voluptuous-given to or spent in enjoyment of luxury
11.) maxim-proverbial saying
12.)voluble-fluent and smooth in speech
-em 8/19/07 (I have a few more words I think somewhere in the book if I can just find them. Oh and go ahead and change def if I am wrong.)
==References
[(A.P.'s References) 1. Definition of pillory - Merriam Webster 2. Definition of concede - Merriam Webster 3. Definition of tumbrel - Merriam Webster 4. Definition of waylay - Merriam Webster 5. Definition of potentate - Merriam Webster 6. Definition of retinue - Merriam Webster 7 Definition of gaol - Merriam Webster 8 Definition of capitulated - Merriam Webster 9 Definition of substratum - Merriam Webster 10. Definition of adjuration - Merriam Webster 11. Electronic Dictionary]
www.dictionary.com 14. New Oxford American Dictionary 15. m-w.com 16. www. webster.com==
The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition, 2000, Houghton Mifflin Co. {Melissa}
Words I have heard or am familiar with, but had to find a REAL definition for
Discussion of words - context, meaning, connotation, etc.
Note: Cite the source of all material. All plagiarized material will be deleted. (i.e. Merriam Webster, dictionary.com, etc.)
I was wondering if you guys would like to do some book chats in here. I don't really get some of the stuff in the book and I'm only on the first chapter haha. I want to do something like what we did in Mrs. Lee's class like asking questions and stuff. Do you guys want to do that? -Jasmine
yeah me neither. suree. - ellen
Book Chat page
Book 1.1
epoch- a period of time marked by an important event
tumbrils- a cart that transports condemned people to be executed during the Revolution
potentante- someone with power
turnkey- person taking care of the jail keys
blunderbusses- a weapon
myriads- numerous
Book 1.2
substratum- foundation
cutlass- a machete
genial- friendly
cessation- a pause
Book 1.3
cadaverous- relating to dead bodies
Book 1.4
piscatory- relating to fish
consignment- to commit to another’s care
Book 1.5
offal- trash
expostulation- to examine
engendered- to produce
languishing- to become depressed
garret- an partly completed part of a room near the roof
Book 2.1
proxy- a company acting as a substitute
appellation- designition
Book 2.2
aphorism- a succinct explaination of a principle
Book 2.3
disparagement- to lower
pernicious- destructive
garrison- a military post
debauched- to tempt
antipathies- a dislike
Book 2.5
propensities- leaning toward
eke- also
glib- informal
unscrupulous- unprincipled
pith- center
Book 2.6
compuction- guilt
Book 2.7
ascertained- discover
Book 2.9
balustrades- low wall
finesse-skill
culminating- to rise
impenitently- unrepentant
trenchant- sharp
Book 2.11
incorrigible- rebellious
ostentatious- showy
Book 2.14
ardour- zeal
vociferating- to shout
cavalcade- a progression
ubiquitous- everywhere
Book 2.15
superciliously- haughty
Book 2.16
proscribed- to outlaw
Book 2.19
diffidence- the state of being reserved
Book 2.20
dissolute- uncontrollable
Book 2.21
florid- decorative
inundation- overwhelm
linstock- a rod used to hold a match to light a cannon
Book 2.22
modicum- a limited amount
portentously- solemn
winnowing- to separate good from bad
Book 2.24
pestilent- deadly
sanguine- relating to blood
Book 3.8
cant- energetic
consternation- confusion
Book 3.9
prevaricate- to lie
profligates- someone who spends money extravagently
indictment- a document charging the accused with an offense
Book 3.10
impervious- impenetrable
narcotic- a drug
latent- dormant
abated- to end
Book 3.11
acquiesced- to agree
Book 3.12
cravat- necktie
bereft- having something taken away
inverteracy- being stubborn
Book 3.14
voluble- talkative
alacrity- happily and quickly
accoutred- dressed
exordium- start
Book 3.15
rapacious- quick
Stephanie Tran (7/11/07)
1-1
epoch - a period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics
concede - admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it
sublime - of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe
gaols - jails
blunderbuss - a short-barreled large-bored gun with a flared muzzle, used at short range
1-2
pilferer - stealer
mire - a stretch of swampy or boggy ground
capitulate - cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender
nondescript - an undistinguished or ordinary person or thing
substratum - a foundation or basis of something
cutlass - a short sword with a slightly curved blade, formerly used by sailors
genial - friendly and cheerful
ejaculated - utter suddenly
soliloquy - an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers
1-3
inscrutable - impossible to understand or interpret
cadaverous - resembling a corpse in being very pale, thin, or bony
emaciated - made abnormally thin or weak
1-4
valise - a small traveling bag or suitcase
methodical - done according to a systematic or established form of procedure
sonorous - (of a person's voice or other sound) imposingly deep and full
evanscence - soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing
piscatory - of or concerning fishermen or fishing
claret - a red wine from Bordeaux, or wine of a similar character made elsewhere
repute - the opinion generally held of someone or something; the state of being generally regarded in a particular way
pecuniary - of, relating to, or consisting of money
compatriot - a fellow citizen or national of a country
consignment - a batch of goods destined for or delivered to someone
unavailing - achieving little or nothing; ineffective
chafed - rubbed abrasively against another object
disconcerted - disturbed the composure of; unsettled
(07.08.07)
1-5
frolicsome - full of gaiety
cadaverous - of or relating to a corpse
besmirched - to make soiled or tarnished
porringer - a low usually metal bowl with a single and usually flat and pierced handle
expostulation - to reason earnestly with a person for purposes of dissuasion or remonstrance
homage - something that shows respect or attests to the worth or influence of another
engendered - caused to exist or develop
doleful - causing grief or affliction
languishing - to be or become feeble, weak, or enervated
garret - a room or unfinished part of a house just under the roof
1-6
haggard - wild in appearance
endeavoring - striving to achieve or reach
lapsed - to depart from an accepted pattern or standard
pallet - a small, hard, or temporary bed
sagacity -of keen and farsighted penetration and judgement
encompassed - eveloped
2-1
incommodious - inconvenient
eminence - a position of prominence or superiority
obstinacy - the quality or state of being difficult to remedy, relieve, or subdue
cesspool - a filthy, evil, or corrupt place or state
barmecide - providing only the illusion of abundance
ogle - to look at especially with greedy or interested attention
insensate - lacking humane feeling
purloiner - stealer
appellation - an identifying name or title
reposed - lay at rest
deprecate - to express disapproval of
choused - cheated, tricked
convivial - relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
menagerie - a collection of wild or foreign animals kept especially for exhibition
reversionary - of, relating to, constituting, or involving especially a legal right of succession or future possession or enjoyment
cogitated - meditated deeply or intently
2-2
superscribed - to write or engrave on the top or outside
debauchery - extreme indulgence in sensuality
notoriety - generally known and talked of
demur - hesitation (as in doing or accepting) usually based on doubt of the acceptability of something offered or proposed
indictment - formal written statement framed by a prosecuting authority and found by a jury (as a grand jury) charging a person with an offense
divers - various
2-3
sublime - lofty, grand, or exalted in thought, expression, or manner
asseveration - affirm or declare positively or earnestly
intoxicated - affected by or as if by alcohol
elicit - evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) from someone in reaction to one's own actions or questions
vogue - the prevailing fashion or style at a particular time
revulsion - a sense of disgust and loathing
(07.09.07)
crockery - earthenware
antipathy - settled aversion or dislike
vehemence - intensity
2-4
evanescence - soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing
solicitor - a British lawyer who advises clients, represents them in the lower courts, and prepares cases for barristers to try in higher courts
straggling - wandering from the direct course or way
2-5
propensity - an often intense natural inclination or preference
visage - the face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal
invigorate - to give life and energy to
depondency - the state of feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
imperative - not to be avoided or evaded
pictureque - charming or quaint in appearance
2-6
purported - reputed, alleged
vigilance - the state of being alertly watchful especially to avoid danger
affidavit - a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation before an authorized magistrate or officer
stipulation - an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something, contract
(07.10.07)
2-8
gossamer - a fine, filmy substance consisting of cobwebs spun by small spiders, which is seen esp. in autumn
2-9
château - a large French country house or castle often giving its name to wine made in its neighborhood
balustrades - a railing supported by balusters, esp. an ornamental parapet on a balcony, bridge, or terrace
imperturbable - unable to be upset or excited; calm
finesse - intricate and refined delicacy
diabolic - belonging to or so evil as to recall the Devil
impentitently - not feeling shame or regret about one's actions or attitudes
voluptuous - of, relating to, or characterized by luxury or sensual pleasure
trenchant - vigorous or incisive in expression or style
2-11
incorrigible - not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed
2-12
magnanimous - very generous or forgiving, esp. toward a rival or someone less powerful than oneself
laudable - deserving praise and commendation
2-13
ardent - enthusiastic or passionate
2-14
vociferating - shout, complain, or argue loudly or vehemently
belligerent - hostile and aggressive
2-15
descried - catch sight of
rapturous - characterized by, feeling, or expressing great pleasure or enthusiasm
2-16
aquiline - (of a person's nose) hooked or curved like an eagle's beak
2-17
anatomise - dissect (a body)
2-18
furtively - attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive
2-20
dissolute - lax in morals; licentious
2-21
inundation - flood
2-22
haggard - looking exhausted and unwell, esp. from fatigue, worry, or suffering
awry - away from the appropriate, planned, or expected course; amiss
custodian - a person employed to clean and maintain a building
2-23
parapet - a low, protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony
2-24
munificent - larger or more generous than is usual or necessary
degenerate - having lost the physical, mental, or moral qualities considered normal and desirable; showing evidence of decline
protégés - a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person
sequestration - the action of taking legal possession of assets until a debt has been paid or other claims have been met
sanguine - cheerfully optimistic
3-1
capricous - given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
farrier - a craftsman who trims and shoes horses' hooves
ambuscade - an ambush
(07.11.07)
3-2
obstinate(ly) - perversely adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
metempsychosis - the passing of the soul at death into another body either human or animal
ruffian(s) - a brutal person
3-5
avocations - customary employments
fraternity - a group of people associated or formally organized for a common purpose, interest, or pleasure
conciergierie - a celebrated prison, attached to the Palais de Justice in Paris
(07.12.07)
billet - a thick piece of wood
tumbril - an open cart that tilted backward to empty out its load, in particular one used to convey condemned prisoners to the guillotine during the French Revolution
3-7
purveyors - sellers, vendors, suppliers
(07.08.07)
3-8
reticule - a woman's small handbag, originally netted and typically having a drawstring and decorated with embroidery or beading
estrange - cause (someone) to be no longer close or affectionate to someone; alienate
culpability - guilt, blame, fault, resposibility
irresolutely - hesitantly; uncertainly
ominous - giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious
tergiversation - change one's loyalties; be apostate
livid - furiously angry
ostentatious - characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice
inscrutable - impossible to understand or interpret
enumerated - mentioned (a number of things) one by one
bailiff - a person who performs certain actions under legal authority
(07.09.07)
3-9
abash - cause to feel embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed
prevaricate - speak or act in an evasive way
peroration - the concluding part of a speech, typically intended to inspire enthusiasm in the audience
porterage - the work of carrying luggage, supplies, or other materials, done by porters or laborers
profligates - licentious, dissolute people
gentility - social superiority as demonstrated by genteel manners, behavior, or appearances
surmise - suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it
empanelled - enrolled (someone) on to a jury
solicitude - care or concern for someone or something
imperious - assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering
cessation - a ceasing or end; a pause or interruption
abated - caused to become smaller or less intense
lethargy - a lack of energy and enthusiasm
3-10
inducement - a thing that persuades or influences someone to do something
abode - a place of residence; a house or home
presentiment - an intuitive feeling about the future, esp. one of foreboding
3-11
augment - make (something) greater by adding to it; increase
acquiesced - accepted something reluctantly but without protest
recognisant - conscious or aware of (something, esp. a favor)
durst - dare
3-12
pacifically - peaceful in character or intent
inveteracy - having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change
besetting - trouble or threaten persistently
apprised - informed or told (someone)
postilions - a person who rides the leading left-hand horse of a team or pair drawing a coach or carriage, esp. when there is no coachman
3-14
epicore - a person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink
inveterate - having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change
accoutred - clothed or equiped, typically in something noticeable or impressive
3-15
rapacious - aggressively greedy or grasping
complacency - a feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements
curator - a keeper or custodian of a museum or other collection
petulantly - childishly sulky or bad-tempered
abyss - a wide or profound difference between people
expiation - atone for (guilt or sin)
(07.10.07)
- ellen mok
Book 1.1
1. epoch: time of events
2. incredulity: not wanting to believe
3. prophetic: speaks for God
4. sublime: outstanding
5. tillers: farmers
6. tumbrils: carts
7. atheistical: suggesting atheism
8. gallantly: bravley
9. mall: public walkway
10. waylaid: unexpectedly attacked
11. potentate: possesses great power
12. despoiled: robbed
13. illustrious: famous
14. retinue: gloriousness
15. gaols: jails
16. blunderbusses: short muskets
17. musketeers: soldier with musket
18. contraband: illegally imported goods
19. requisition: demand
20. atrocious: extremely wicked
21. pilferer: robber
22. environed: surrounded
23. myriads: great number
24. chronicle: history
Book 1.2
1. mire: swampy ground
2. mutinous: difficult to control
3. capitulated: given up
4. tremulous: trembling
5. forlornness: sadness
6. clammy: sickly
7. latter: occurring
8. nondescript: undistinguished
9. substratum: something that is spread out
10. cutlass: small sword
11. genial: pleasant
12. canter: gallop
13. nimbly: quickly
14. adjuration: request
15. cessation: stop
16. despatch: sender
17. soliloquy: talking to onself
18. curtly: briefly
19. apprehend: be suspicious
20. expeditiously: quickly
21. bridle: chain
Book 1.3
1. unfathomable: incomprehensible
2. inexorable: unyielding
3. consolidation: strengthening
4. perpetuation: everlasting
5. inscrutable: mysterious
6. evincing: proving
7. counsel: opinion
8. sinister: wicked
9. fain: willing
Book 1.4
1. valise: suitcase
2. methodical: orderly
3. sonorous: loud
4. evanescence: vanish
5. treble: triple
6. piscatory: fishy smell
7. gaunt: thing
8. sentiment: opinion
9. pecuniary: something associated with money
10. supplicatory: humble
11. compatriot: same country
12. consignment: entrust
13. impored: begged
14. unavailing: powerless
15. chafed: rubbed
16. credentials: rights
17. memoranda: written statement
18. brawny: strong
19. simulatenously: occurring at the same time
20. disconcerted: disturbed
21. gradations: levels
Book 1.5
1. mutilated: disfigured
2. besmirched: soiled
3. offal: garage
4. porringer: cup
5. expostulation: kind protest
6. garret: attic
7. incumbent: obligated
8. admonitory: warning
9. scanty: insufficient
Book 1.6
1. haggard: wild
2. deplorable: grief
3. vagrancy: wanderer
4.spectral: ghostly
5. lethargy: sluggish
6. provender: food
-Jasmine Lee 6/26/07
Book 2.1
1. eminence: reputation
2. par: equal
3. cesspools: dirty places
4. sculleries: cleaning portion of a room
5. urchin: mischevious boy
6. appellation: name
7. convivial: friendly
8. menagerie: collection of unsual animals
Book 2.2
1. aphorism: general truth
2. demur: hesitation
3. proviso: condition
-Jasmine Lee 6/27/07
Book 2.3
1. disparagement: belittling
2. asseveration: affirmation
3. insinuation: hint
4. procured: obtained
5. garrison: place where troops are stationed
6. slovenly: snobbishly
7. debauched: corrupted
8. carrion: rottenness
Book 2.4
1. sediment: matter
2. incumbent: obligatory
3. ruing: feeling sorrow
4. goblet: glass
5. elate: make happy
6. consolation: comfort
Book 2.5
1. jackal: wild dogs/person who does dishonest deeds
2. detriment: damage
3. propensities: tendencies
4. unscrupulous: uncautious
5. dissipated: scattered
6. dexterously: cleverly
7. paunch: potbelly
Book 2.6
1. malice: harm
2. affidavit: written oath
3. imputation: accusation
4. compunction: remorse
5. contrivances: planning
6. incessant: unending
-Jasmine Lee 6/28/07
Book 2.7
1. emulative: following
2. lacquey: suck-up
3. escutcheon: shield
4. prostrated: lay
5. sumptuous: lavish
6. cataleptic: not responding
7. manifest: obvious
8. languidly: slowly
9. affably: slowly
10. maimed: crippled
11. deigning: thinking
12. brigand: bandit
13. contemptuous: scornful
14. conspicuous: easily noticeable
Book 2.8
1. postilion: lead horse rider
2. crag: rock or mountain
3. propitiate: appease
4. obsequiousness: obedience
5. gossamer: flimsy
6. malady: disorder
7. flambeau: flaming torch
Book 2.9
1. remonstrance: protest
2. sumptuous: splendid
3. imperturbable: calm
4. scruple: small amount
5. incommode: trouble
6. poniarded: stabbed
7. assertion: claim
8. diabolic: devilish
9. obstinate: unyielding
10. delve: dig
11. trenchant: sharp
12. portend: signify
-Jasmine Lee 6/30/07
Book 2.11
1. arrears: debts
2. grist: grain
3. incorrigible: not easily swayed
4. complacent: pleasant
-Jasmine Lee 7/1/07
Book 2.12
1. magnanimous: liberal
2. inaugurated: initiated
3. abnegerating: refusing
4. dubiously: doubtfully
5. contentious: quarrelsome
6. emissary: spy
7. laudable: commendable
-Jasmine Lee 7/2/07
Book 2.13
1. transitory: permanent
2. conducive: leaning towards
3. profligates: waste
4. deplore: disapprove
5. ardent: passionate
-Jasmine lee 7/3/07
Book 2.14
1. smote: striked
2. vociferating: shouting
3. cavalcade: procession
4. caricaturing: representing
5. belligerent: warlike
6. ruminated: pondered
7. vigilant: alert
8. sullenly: gloomily
9. adjured: requested
10. altercation: quarrel
11. ostensible: apparent
12. qualms: uneasy feelings
-Jasmine Lee 7/4/07
Book 2.15
1. parricide: one who kills family
2. sentiment: opinion
3. superciliously: arrogantly
Book 2.16
1. amicably: friendly
2. sallow: yellowish color
3. aquiline: hooked shape
4. complacently: unbothered
5. olfactory: sense of smell
6. assiduously: perseveringly
7. perquisitions: searches
8. antecedents: prior
9. coquetry: flirtation
10. brevity: briefness
11. palpable: evident
12. appartus: machine
Book 2.17
1. consecrated: devoted
2. anatomise: analyze
3. bidden: invited
4. gaunt: thin
5. apocryphal: false
Book 2.19
1. abate: lessen
2. retention: memory
Book 2.20
1. fidelity: loyalty
2. avow: admit
3. claptrap: nonsense
4. dissolute: corrupt
5. avail: help
6. magnanimous: noble
-Jasmine Lee 7/6/07
Book 2.21
1. florid: flowery
2. pensive: dreamily
-Jasmine Lee 7/7/07
Book 2.22
1. modicum: a small amount
2.viands: food
Book 2.23
1. contagion: communication
2. tocsin: bell
3. edifice: building
-Jasmine Lee 7/8/07
Book 2.24
1. succor: help
3.1 wicket: door
Book 3.2
1. metempsychosis: reincarnation
2. sequestrated: separated
3. stupor: daze
Book 3.3
1. domicile: house
Book 3.4
1. cessation: stopping
Book 3.5
1. stalwart: strong and brave
2. inclement: stormy
3. jocosely: jokingly
Book 3.6
1. capriciously: changeable
2. discretion: judgement
3. fickleness: changeable
-Jasmine Lee 7/11/07
Book 3.8
1. gregarious: sociable
2. tergiversation: changing sides
Book 3.9
1. prevaricate: lie
2. peroration: long speech
3. profligates: wasteful people
Book 3.10
1. imperious: dictatorial
2. incumbrance: burden
3. abode: residency
4. anathematised: cursed
5. antiquity: ancientness
6. immolations: sacrifices
Book 3.11
1. despond: be depressed
2. consolatory: comforting
-Jasmine Lee 7/12/07
Book 3.14
1. epicure: person with refined taste
2. celestial: divine
3. alacrity: liveliness
4. accoutred: equipped
5. exordium: beginning
Book 3.15
1. insatiate: unquenchable
2. petulantly: annoyingly
3 sublime: grand
4. expiation: amends
-Jasmine Lee 7/13/07
1. Pillory - A wooden frame with holes, in which criminals were placed in order to be subject to public humiliation.
2. Concede - To accept as a fact after some hesitation.
3. Tumbrel - A cart used to carry condemned prisoners to a place of execution.
- The way this word is used in the book most likely refers to a cart destined to the guillotine.
4. Waylay - To wait in order to attack someone or to be ambushed by someone.5. Potentate - A person who holds great power and influence.
6. Retinue - A group of attendants or advisers.
7. Gaol - The British term for "jail".
8. Capitulated - To surrender or negotiate.
9. Substratum - A foundation or basis for something.
10. Adjuration - A solemn promise.
A.P. 6/20/07
Book 1
1. epoch (page 7)- a particular period of history, especially one considered remarkable or noteworthy
2. superlative (page 7)- of the highest order, quality, or degree; surpassing or superior to all others
3. mail (page 8)- a vehicle by which mail is transported
4. despoiled (page 8)- to sack; to plunder
5. retinue (page 9)- the retainers or attendants accompanying a high-ranking person
6. gaols (page 9)- jail
7. capitulated (page 10)- to give up all resistance
8. substratum (page 11)- and underlying layer
9. cutlass (page 11)- a short heavy sword with a curved single-edged blade, once uses as a weapon by sailors
10. genial (page 11)- mild
11. adjuration (page 12)- an earnest, solemn appeal
12. fain (page 16)- ready, willing
13. packet (page 20)- a boat, usually a coastal or river steamer, that plies a regular route and carries passengers, freight, and mail
14. valise (page 20)- a small piece of hand luggage
15. compatriot (page 28)- a person from one's own country
16. squalid (page 33)- dirty and wretched, as from poverty or lack of care
17. vestige (page 34)- a visible trace, evidence, or sign of something that once existed but exists or appears no more
18. implacable (page 36)- impossible to appease
19. incumbent (page 41)- imposed as an obligation or duty
{ Melissa * August 10, 2007}
Book 1.1
blunderbusses - clutsy person, stupid
atheistical - characteristic of atheism
contraband - smuggling things illegally
pilferer - thief
Book 1.2
cutlass - short sword that a sailor uses
ejaculated - sudden exclaim
soliloquy - speech or writing
Book 1.4
piscatory - related to fishing
compatriot - a person from his own country
chafed - to annoy
Book 1.5
expostulation - reasoning with a person
porringer - shallow bowl with a handle
admonitory - careful advice
Book 2.1
eminence - postition of authority
cesspool - a dirty, corrupted place
convival - relating to festivity
menagerie - a group of animals kept together
Book 2.9
balustrades - a rail or posts that support it
impenitently - not feeling sorry for one's sin
trenchant - forceful
Book 3.9
indictment - to accuse of crime, charge
profligates - to waste excessively
empanelled - to choose from a listi
Book 3.15
complacency - a self-satisfied feeling
expiation - atonement
- Jess 08/14/07
1) valise--a suitcase
2) cadaverous--of, or relating to a corpse; suggestive of corpses or tombs
3) hackeny coach--a coach kept for hire, a four-wheeled carriage drawn by two horses and having seats for six persons
4) managerie--a place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition
5) pillory--a device consisting of a wooden board with holes for the head and hands, in which petty offenders were formerly locked and exposed to public scorn
6) debauchery--extreme indulgence in sensuality
7) vehemence--the quality or state of being powerful
8) magnanimous--showing or suggesting a lofty and courageous spirit; showing or suggesting nobility of feeling and generosity of mind
9) crestfallen--feeling shame or humiliation, dejected
10) avowal-- an open declaration or acknowledgment
11) prevalent--powerful, dominant
12) laudable--worthy of praise, commendable
13) ubiquitous--existing or being everywhere at the same time
14) incredulity--the quality or state of being skeptical
15) epoch--an event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development; an extended period of time usually characterized by a distinctive development or by a memorable series of events
--Calvin (8/16/07)
1.) abhors-loathe, detest
2.) archetype-original pattern or model of all things of the same type
3.) ubiquitous-existing of being everywhere at the same time
4.) tumbrels-cart, a vehicle carrying condemned persons (as during the French Revolution) to a place of execution
5.) grotesque-fanciful, bizarre
6.) vaunting-brag, boast
7.) epoch-era, age
8.) sonorous-loud, deep, or rich in sound; high-sounding
9.) claret-a dry red wine
10.) voluptuous-given to or spent in enjoyment of luxury
11.) maxim-proverbial saying
12.)voluble-fluent and smooth in speech
-em 8/19/07 (I have a few more words I think somewhere in the book if I can just find them. Oh and go ahead and change def if I am wrong.)
==References
[(A.P.'s References) 1. Definition of pillory - Merriam Webster 2. Definition of concede - Merriam Webster 3. Definition of tumbrel - Merriam Webster 4. Definition of waylay - Merriam Webster 5. Definition of potentate - Merriam Webster 6. Definition of retinue - Merriam Webster 7 Definition of gaol - Merriam Webster 8 Definition of capitulated - Merriam Webster 9 Definition of substratum - Merriam Webster 10. Definition of adjuration - Merriam Webster 11. Electronic Dictionary]
www.dictionary.com 14. New Oxford American Dictionary 15. m-w.com 16. www. webster.com==
The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition, 2000, Houghton Mifflin Co. {Melissa}
www.answers.com - Jess